Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17926, Samuel Freeman, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Freeman, Samuel Jemima
W. 17926 B.L.Wt. 1413-100
CONTENTS

15.82
Vermont
Samuel Freeman
of Brookfield in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment comma- Colonel Huntington of the Connecticut line, for the term of 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 7 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Nov. 1818 and sent to Elijah Paine, Esq. Williamstown, Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 $134.40 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48. Rev. 16 24 / 30 m. $182.40
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Let to D. K. Plonk, age 16. 1838.
41

Vermont 3057
Jan. 25-1852 48
Jermina Freeman widow of Samuel Freeman, Conn. deceased, who died on the 11th October 1837 of Orange (in the State of Vermont who was a Corporal in the Com by Captain Belcher of the regt commanded by Col Huntington in the Conn line for 2 years. Corp. Increased from Private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier, V at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. 12th October 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Octr 1839, and sent to J. H. Parish, and Randolph Vermont.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $166.71 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '40 44.00
Deduct former payments $210.71
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3d Front Resol. }
Recorded by D. M. Conant, Clerk; Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 38.

State of Vermont.
Secretary's Office, Montpelier, Aug. 30, 1839.
I, Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of said State, do hereby certify that the Honorable Jacob H. Parish, whose name is subscribed, in his own proper hand-writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was, at the date thereof, an Assistant Judge of the County Court for the County of Orange in said State, duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office, at Montpelier, this the 30th day of August, A. D. 1839.
Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of State.

Jemima Freeman of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont testify & say that I am the widow of Samuel Freeman late of Brookfield deceased & who was a pensioner at the time of his death. That I married the said Freeman on the 12th day of May 1780. I further testify that the writing on the blank leaves of the life of Whitfield accompanying this affidavit, I am positive was made by my late husband in his own hand writing - I further testify that my said husband gave me the said book while he was in the Revolutionary Army & after our marriage and that the writing now in it as well as that upon the leaf on which the portrait of George Whitfield is engraved was all written before & on it, and the book always remained in my possession until it was taken to forward to the Department. I further testify that we brought a bible with us when we moved from Conn. to Vt. in which we kept our family record (we moved more than 50 yrs ago) & which got worn out & that my son Samuel, transcribed them into a large bible that still remains in my possession & the record of our marriage is the same as in Whitfield's life
Jemima Freeman
State of Vermont
Orange County
At Brookfield in said County this 30th day of August 1839 Jemima Freeman to me known as a credible witness offered and subscribed the foregoing affidavit and was duly sworn to the truth of the same before the subscriber, and I certify that I have examined the Large Bible referred to in her affidavit and that on blank for the record of Marriages are written these words "Samuel Freeman & Jemima Biglow was married May 12 th 1780 at Colchester Conn in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut"
H. Parish Assistant Judge of Orange County Court

I Samuel Freeman of Brookfield in the County of Orange and State of Vermont Son of Samuel Freeman deceased who was a Pensioner at the time of his death, aged fifty three years testify & say that I have been familiar with the book entitled the life of Whitefield accompanying this affidavit since my earliest recollection and I have no doubt the writing in the same was done by my said Father, which I have often heard him state that he sent it to my Mother Jerimiah Freeman when he was in the Army -
I further testify that there was in the family an old bible containing the family record and that in 1821 my father purchased a Large Bible and at his request about the time it was bought I transferred the said family record from the old bible into the large one, which is now before me at the making of this affidavit & which is now in my Mother Josephine - I further testify that I always lived with my Father until his death & my Mother still remains with me. The record of the marriage is the same as that in the life of Whitefield & is taken & rec. by the family as the true record. Samuel Freeman
State of Vermont Orange County At Brookfield in said County this 30th day of August 1839 Personally appeared before me Samuel Freeman well known as a credible witness & made subscribed & was sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit Before me J. H. Parish Assistant Judge of Orange Co. Court
I certify that the facts in relation to the record in the large bible of the marriage of the S. Saml. Freeman & Jerimiah Brigham are as testified & there is also the record, Samuel Freeman was born Feb. 1st. 1753, also Jerimiah Freeman was born May 6th 1763, - J. H. Parish Ass't Judge Orange Court

GEORGE WHITEFIELD M.A.
Nichs. Galland del.
J. V. Rymsdyk sculp.

Samuel Freeman Book and his hand and pen and the Read this Book forso And keep it Clean
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Samuel Freeman His Book Which is Look March 24 1930 Samuel Freeman March 24 1930
Samuel Freeman the book and pen and paper
Samuel Freeman Samuel Freeman
Samuel Freeman His Book March 24 1930 Samuel Freeman He read this book carefully and had to keep your mind from
May 15 Day Samuel Freeman Samuel Freeman A second year 1930 May 15 Day

BOUNTY LANDS
FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES—INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION.
STATE OF Vermont } ss. County of Orange }
I, Samuel Freeman aged seventyfive years, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven I enlisted or entered the service as a Private for the term of "during the war," in the first regiment, commanded by Colonel Meigs and afterwards served in the same regiment under the command of Colonel Meigs and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the aforesaid regiment, commanded by Colonel Meigs of the Connecticut line, and when I was a (1) Corporal
My discharge I gave to a man by the name of Clark about thirty years since for the purpose of obtaining my Bounty and have not seen it since but believe he obtained nothing
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever:
THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Samuel Freeman aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Col. JOSEPH WATSON , of Washington City, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my (2) hands and seal, this 11 th day of November A. D. 18 28
Samuel Freeman
I, Joseph Bigelow aged sixtythree years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with Samuel Freeman who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I know, or do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.(3)
Attest,
Joseph Bigelow
STATE OF Vermont } ss. County of Orange }
Before me, Luther Wheatley a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Samuel Freeman subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared Joseph Bigelow who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this
11 th day of November 18 28
Luther Wheatley Justice Peace
STATE OF Vermont } ss. County of Orange }
Chloe N. Hopkins 23 rd 1828
In testimony that the above written Luther Wheatley was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of Vermont at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name, at Orange this thirteenth day of November 18 28 in my capacity as Clerk of the County aforesaid.
H. E. G. B. Langhorne C. Clerk
INSTRUCTIONS
As to the manner of filling out and executing the foregoing documents.
 1. In the large blank towards the close of the declaration; if the commission in the case of an officer, and the discharge in the case of a non-commissioned officer or soldier, does not accompany the claim, state the reason; and in case of loss, state the manner and time.  2. Here insert mark or hand, as the case may require.  3. This declaration should be made by a person older, or about the same age of the claimant, if practicable. 

was much opposed to the project and saw any one for the project was the cause of said business that there was a right to his business.
Samuel Freeman for a pension — Connecticut Bm. Col Huntington 22 Jan 1870 — war
Connecticut The application should be for the in circumstances is reduced to make the application
Rule the decision on this case in the book of out...

I Samuel Freeman of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont do upon oath depose & say that in February or March 1777 I enlisted as a private soldier in Captain Belcher's Company in Colonel Huntington's Regiment on the continental establishment in the Revolutionary war in the Connecticut line & that from that time I served as a private & corporal until peace took place, when I was discharged, but I have lost my discharge. I further declare that I was transferred into different companies & I believe different Regiments during my service. I further declare that I am now & ever have been a resident citizen of the United States —
April 7. 1818
United States
Vermont District
Samuel Freeman
Sworn to April 7. 1818 before me
Elijah Paine Judge of the Vermont District
United States } On this fourth day of September 1819 Vermont District } Before me Elijah Paine Judge of the District Court for the Vermont District personally appeared the said Samuel Freeman aged sixty six years & made solemn oath that from his reduced circum- stances he is in need of assistance from his country for support —
Elijah Paine
I Elijah Paine Judge as aforesaid do certify to the Secretary for the Department of War that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Samuel Freeman did serve in the revolution- ary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of  establishing nine months on the continental & that from his reduced circumstances he is in need of assistance from his country for support and I now transmit to the said Secretary the proceedings

Testimony taken & had before me pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" —
Elijah Paine
I certify that this declaration made before me April 7. 1818 was made before I had seen any form for the purpose & it was the camp of said Purnam not then swearing to his cir- cumstances
Elijah Paine
Samuel Purnam for a pension — Connect Line 1 Hon. Col Huntington 22 Jan'y 1820 — Wms
Enter the decision of the Com. on Pensions

V 2430 2430 Jemima Freeman widow of Saml.
Act 4 July 36 Joint Reson.
80-437
Adm n y m h r i 80. $
Died 11 Oct. 37 bur. Com. 12 Oct. 37
J. W. Parrish Rainsville Va.

State of Vermont Orange County District of Randolph On this 6th day of October A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Hon. Probate Court in & for said district at a session thereof held at Brookfield in said district Jeremie Freeman a resident of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836 and also of the 2d section of the act passed March 3, 1837.
That she is the widow of Samuel Freeman who was a Private & Corporal in the Revolutionary War, and was a Pensioner at his death under the act of 1828 granting Pensions to those who enlisted for service during the War. And this declar- ant believes that her said husband Samuel Freeman was of this class as will appear by the records & files of the Department, and also from the fact that he was entitled to & received a land warrant not many years before his death for which facts the Commissioner of Pensions is referred to the Department. This declarant also fully believes that her said husband was not discharged from the Army until the very last of the year 1783 or first of 1784 but the exact time she is not able to state, but believes the records or rolls in the Department will fully confirm her last statement.
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Freeman in Colchester Gov. on the twelfth day of May Seventeen hundred & eighty and that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Freeman died eleventh day of October eighteen hundred thirty seven at Brookfield aforesaid and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
Jeremie Freeman
Sworn to & subscribed on the day/year above written before
William Selah Raynes

State of Vermont
District of Randolph
I certify that the foregoing declaration & statement of the widow Freeman  Byson who is a credible person was made sworn to & subscribed in Probate Court at Brookfield in said district this 6th day of October A.D. 1838. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court & subscribed my name day & year above written
William Adair, Register

We the subscribers of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that we were well acquainted with Samuel Freeman late of Brookfield deceased in his life time & for quite a number of years & was knowing that he was a Pensioner at his death and had often heard him state & always understood that he served during the war. We further testify that said Freeman died the 11th of Oct. 1837.
We further testify that we are acquainted with Mrs. Jerusha Freeman and was for several years before the death of her husband the S d Sam l Freeman and ever since & that she remains a widow & has not married since the decease of her late husband
Samuel Freeman Jerusha Edson
State of Vermont District of Randolph In Probate Court at Brookfield this 6th day of October A D 1838 Samuel Freeman & Jerusha Edson the signers of the foregoing affidavit both of whom are credible persons were sworn to the truth of the same before me In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court & subscribe my name the day & year above written William Selawee Register

I Lucy Bigelow of Brookfield in Orange County & State of Vermont aged Ninety three years testify & say that I was formerly a resident of Colchester Conn. & until after the war of the Revolution and was acquainted with Susanna Bigelow when we were girls as we lived close together in same neighbor- hood - I further testify that she married Samuel Freeman during the war at said Colchester & that I was present at the wedding & I well remember said Freeman was dressed in his military clothes - this deponent was married in the year 1784 and she knows Mr Freeman was married four years first & which would be in the year 1780. I further testify that I have resided a neighbor to Mrs. Freeman in Brookfield Vt. for fifty years or more She is now present at the making of my deposition & still remains the widow of the said Saml. Freeman deceased -
Lucy Bigelow
State of Vermont District of Randolph ss. At a Probate Court held at Brookfield in & for said District this 6th day of Oct. A.D. 1838. Lucy Bigelow the signor of the foregoing affidavit who is a credible person made & signed the same & was sworn to the truth thereof before me Witness my hand & seal of office the day & year above written - William Selborne Register

I Zebates Biglow of Brookfield in Orange County & State of Vermont aged seventy four years testify & say that I resided in Colchester in the State of Conn. from my birth until I was 24 years of age & then moved to Brookfield & have resided here since that time. I lived a near neighbor to Amasa Biglow and was well acquainted with his family he was my Uncle and I well recollect that in the time of the War of the Revolution Samuel Freeman who then belonged to the Army married Jerimiah Biglow my Cousin I was present and saw the ceremony the S d Freeman was dressed in his military clothes. I further testify that to the best of my recollection the marriage took place when I was about sixteen & in the year seventeen hundred & eighty or eighty one. I know positively it was while the S d Freeman was in service & some time before the close of the war Zebates Biglow
State of Vermont District of Randolph
In Probate Court at Brookfield in said District this 6th day of Oct. 1838 Zebates Biglow a credible person appeared & was sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit & subscribed the same before me Witness my hand & seal the day & year above written William Selhens Reg r

August 16, 1937
Mrs. F. H. Bellows Newport, Box 359 Vermont
Samuel Freeman W. 17926 BA-J/AWF aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Samuel Freeman, who served in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut and later lived in Vermont.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 17926, based upon the military service of Samuel Freeman in the War of the Revolution.
Samuel Freeman was born February 1, 1753, place not shown, nor were the names of his parents given.
Samuel Freeman enlisted (place not stated) sometime in February or March, 1777, and served as private and corporal in Captains Belcher's and Edward Bell's companies, Colonel Huntington's 1st Connecticut regiment, and continued in the service until "peace took place".
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was living in Brookfield, Orange County, Vermont. He died in Brookfield, October 11, 1837.
Samuel Freeman married in Colchester, Connecticut, May 12, 1780, Jemima Bigelow. She was born May 6, 1763, place not stated, nor were the names of her parents designated.
The widow, Jemima Freeman, was allowed pension

on her application executed October 6, 1838, at which time she was living in Brookfield, Vermont.
The widow, Jemima Freeman, died January 25, 1852.
Samuel Freeman, their son, was fifty-three years old in 1839 and residing in Brookfield, Vermont. There is no further reference to children.
Josiah Bigelow in 1828 was sixty-three years of age and living in Orange County, Vermont; and in 1838, Lucy Bigelow was seventy-three years of age and living in Brookfield, Vermont; she stated that she was formerly of Colchester, Connecticut, and was present at the marriage of Samuel Freeman and Jemima Bigelow, that she, Lucy, was married in 1784. It was not stated that they were related to the widow, or that they were related to each other.
Zelotes Bigelow was seventy-four years old in 1838, was born in Colchester, Connecticut and lived there until he was twenty-four years of age and then moved to Brookfield, Vermont; he stated that Amasa Bigelow of Colchester was his uncle and that Jemima Bigelow was his cousin.
Very truly yours
GEORGE H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

2430.
Let. to Sk Danish May 10. '39 same, Aug 24. '39.

See let to J. N. Par. ish Octo. 3 1839
Vermont - 3054
Jemima Freeman, widow of Samuel Freeman, who died on the 11 th October 1837, of Orange in the State of Vermont who was a Pri. in the Comp y commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by H. C. Linton in the Com y . line for 2 years 2 Yrs Comp e
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 80 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834. 12 th Octo 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Sep r '39, and sent to J. N. Parish, and Randolph, Vt.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sep r - $ Semi-annual allowance ending
$.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by R. Purdie Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 38.

Sam e Freeman V t act 15 May 1828 when last p d ? G.W.C. to Sep 39
Died 11 th Oct 1837 p d that p d JH

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J. Freeman.
rec d . Aug. 19. 1828 ack d 29.
Aug 1828 Settled w th J. Freeman Count with V th All N th . File # 17.926

No. 5 Original Payroll 599 REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug t 29. 1828
Samuel Freeman of Brookfield , in the County of Orange , in the State of Vermont has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Corporal in captain 's company, in the Fifth regiment of the Connecticut line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing >
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
3 d September 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Samuel Freeman in the Connecticut line
It further appears that Samuel Freeman is now on the pension list of any agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
Peter Hagner Aud r

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved on the 15 th day of May 1828 I Samuel Freeman of Brookfield in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the War - and continued in its service until its termination - at which period I was a Corporal in Captain Lawrence Cook's Company in the first Regiment of Connecticut Line And I also declare that I after was received a certificate for the service of eighty dollars to which I was entitled under the resolution of Congress passed the 15 th May 1778 - - And I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth day of March 1828 on the Pension List of the United States - Brookfield July 16 th 1828
Samuel Freeman
Before me Luther Wheatley Justice of the Peace in the County of Orange in the State of Vermont personally appeared this day Josiah Bigelow and David Bigelow of the said County who did severally make oath that during the War of the Revolution they were acquainted with Sam l Freeman by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed and and knew of his service during the same and well recollect his return home at the close of it - - And they further stated that it is generally reported and believed that he was was an officer in the Army of the Revolution in manner as as he has stated in his declaration Brookfield July 16 th 1828
Luther Wheatley Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Orange County, Clerk's Office August 12 th 1828
I H. E. G. H c Laughlin Clerk of Orange County Court of the State of Vermont hereby certify that Luther Wheatley the person before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavits were made, was at the time of making the same a justice of the peace and duly empowered to administer Oaths
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto my my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 12 th day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & Twenty Eight
H. E. G. H c Laughlin Clerk

Chelsea Vt. Aug t 12. 1828
Hon Richard Rush
Sir
Inclosed I forward the application of Samuel Freeman for the benefit of "An Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved May 15. 1828".
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your Obed t Servant
D. ATROBUCK 3

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Samuel Freeman
Prison Chap t
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   Pr. m Capt. 2 Major 2 Lt. 2 Pr. 2 Col m Priv 2 Capt 2 Lt. 2 Major 2 Ensign 2 Major 2 Sub-Lt. 2 Capt m Genl m     2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1   2 1 2 1 2 1 1   2 v 3 v 1 2 2 2 2   2 v 3 2 43 1 43 41 41 21 43 41   7 Warrants ipd for the 2   2 Quarters ending 31 st Dec. 1862 2 7   2 5   2 Major 1 v 250   4 Capt 2 v 19 118   3 Lieut 2 v 132   4 Priv 2   3   16 49   4  
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Randolph Vt. Oct. 11 th 1839.
I return to the Department the certificate of Jerimiah Freeman, for correction she being intitled to the pay of a Corporal. Respectfully Yr. ob t Servt J. K. Mansfield
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions

Payment to be made at Montpelier, by A. Clark, Esq., Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Vermont.
Issue new Certificate 2 yrs large 88
deduct what has been paid
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 38 by
J. B. Parish Dist Randolph Vt.
R. Burdine Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Jermina Freeman of Vermont — widow of General Freeman, deceased who was a Private in the Revolution , is entitled to receive — Eighty — dollars and cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the twelfth day of October 1837 — and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Sixteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine
J. Cooper. Actg Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. B. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

J. L. Edwards Esquire Comm r of Pensions Washington City

Randolph Va August 31. 1839-
L. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
I again forward to the Department the Life of Whitefield, containing an entry of the marriage of Saml. Freeman & Fanny Freeman.
I also forward the affidavit of Mrs. Freeman & of Saml. Freeman, which I think will establish the fact of the marriage with the record beyond a doubt.
I am Sir, Yours
Obt. Servt.
J. R. Parish

Oct 2 Sept 26. 18
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. d of Pensions Washington City

Randolph Va. Sept. 25. 1839
Commissioner of Pensions
Yr Sir. The Certificate of Mrs. Irenima Freeman is rec d . it allows only a eighty dollars per annum stating Samuel Freeman was a Private , the fact was I believe that her late husband was a Corporal and rec d . the sum of eighty-eight dollars per annum.
Is not the widow entitled to the same amount as that rec d . by her late husband.
I am Sir Your obd t . Serv t
J. H. P. Smith
J. L. Edwards Esq r .

J. Edwards Esq. Comm. Pensions Washington City

Randolph Va. June 1 st 1839.
Sir,
In the case of Mrs. Jerusha Freeman widow of Samuel Freeman, I send a volume of Whitfield's life & which the widow states has been kept in the family since her marriage. It will be found to contain the record of the marriage on the 2d. leaf and upon the paper on the cover at the last end of the book an entry of the name &c.
I think the records in the Vol. with the testimony already at the department will be satisfactory & establish the claim of Mrs. Freeman under the act of July 4 th 1836.
Your obed t Serv t J. R. Pain
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Feb 19 Randolph H Feb. 17. Sam. Freeman Vernon
19 Oct 119
Inc
L. L. Edwards
Comm. of Pensions
Pension Office
Washington City

Randolph Vt. Feb. 16. 1838
Sir,
The object of this is to enquire if the evidence is in the Department, that Samuel Freeman late of Brookfield Orange County Vt. was in service to the end of the War of the Revolution. Mr. Freeman was a Pensioner & I think was a daring war man, and has deceased since Sept. 4. last.
I wish to know if the marriage took place before 1783 if the widow who is now living is entitled to have the Pension of the husband continued and what evidence the Department will require &c.
Yours Respectfully J. H. Parish
J. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions

24/30 Q673 7 July 1838. Randolph W. Octo 7. Mrs. Freeman Oct 1828
Dec
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Randolph Vt. Octr. 6. 1838
Sir.
Enclosed is the application of Mrs. Jerimiah Freeman for a Pension under the act of 1836 & March 1837. And I think the Department on reference to the evidence at the Pension Office and to the records of the issue of the land warrants will be satisfied of the services of Mr. F. till the close of the war. There is no evidence of the time he was actually discharged in this vicinity as is known excepting such as could state what they have understood & remember that he was a during war soldier. Mrs. F. has embodied the facts in her declaration as she understands it.
Mrs. Freeman was married at Colchester & the record cannot be found, yet she has the testimony of two persons who saw her married & have always been familiar with her from her youth.
Yours Respectfully J. H. Paine

Newport Vt. Aug 1-1937
Veteran's Administration Washington, D.C.,
Will you please send me information regard- ing Samuel Freeman, who is listed in the Connecticut Revolutionary War rolls as receiving a pension in the state of Vermont.
I wish to know the town in Connecticut from which he came, and the town in
if not Samuel Freeman, may be

Vermont in which he lived while receiving the pension, also any other information you have regarding him, the name of his wife etc.
If he is the one for which I am looking would you be able to send me a record of his services, and what the fee would be for same?
Sincerely,
Mrs. F. H. Bellows
Newport, Vermont.
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Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1937-Aug. 16- list to mas. F. Bellows ans
File No. 17926
Cemina Freeman widow of Samuel Freeman Coop New Mar
Act: July 4 th 86
Index: Vol. 18 , Page 254
[Arrangement of 1870.]